Research Scientist/Senior Scientist

Position Overview

Silent Spring Institute seeks applications from research scientists eager to establish and manage an independent research program aligned with our mission. Our team is dedicated to identifying environmental risk factors affecting women's health through interdisciplinary and high-impact scientific efforts.

About Silent Spring Institute

Founded in 1994, Silent Spring Institute is a premier research entity focused on exploring the relationship between chemical exposures in daily environments and women's health outcomes. Our diverse expertise spans exposure science and engineering, epidemiology, toxicology, chemistry, computer science, data science, statistics, social science, and communications. We undertake projects funded by national agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Environmental Protection Agency, collaborating with prestigious institutions like Harvard, UC Berkeley, Columbia, and Brown.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research program within the institute's mission scope.
• Publish research findings in reputable scientific journals with high impact.
• Secure and manage federal research grants to support scientific endeavors.
• Participate actively in scientific conferences to share and discuss research advancements.
• Translate scientific knowledge into actionable policies aimed at protecting public health.
• Collaborate with community and advocacy groups to enhance research relevance and impact.

Candidate Profile and Support

• Applicants should have a proven record of obtaining successful research funding and publishing scholarly articles.
• Experience working with community organizations is highly valued.
• Prospective candidates are expected to bring their own grant funding to support their research.
• Scientists benefit from the support of exceptional research associates and access to financial resources for pilot projects and proposal development.